Publication Name	World Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Manuscript ID	8565
Country	United States

Received	2013-12-30 12:21
Peer-Review Started	2013-12-30 15:39
To Make the First Decision	2014-04-28 14:27
Return for Revision	2014-05-06 10:03
Revised	2014-07-14 00:00
Second Decision	2014-09-10 09:12
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Category	Obstetrics & Gynecology
Manuscript Type	Review
Article Title	Prevention of shoulder dystocia related birth injuries: Myths and facts
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Leslie Iffy
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Leslie Iffy, MD (Bp. Hon.), FRCS (Canada), Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology (retired), 5 Robin Hood Road, Summit, NJ 07901, United States. liffy@comcast.net
Key Words	Shoulder dystocia; Erb’s palsy; Fetal macrosomia; Brachial plexus injury; Two-step delivery; Birth injury
Core Tip	Traditionally, brachial plexus injury at birth has been considered traction related. Recently, several authors proposed that one-half or more of these injuries occur spontaneously “in utero” resulting from myometrial activity. Study of 338 birth injuries found close association with deliveries that had involved manual and instrumental extractions. Only one Erb’s palsy occurred following cesarean section. These findings indicate that spontaneous intrauterine brachial plexus damage is extremely rare. Meticulous antenatal care, elective abdominal delivery of grossly macrosomic fetuses and non-interference with the natural birthing process are recommended for preventing shoulder dystocia and its dire consequences.
Publish Date	2014-11-13 17:10
Citation	Iffy L. Prevention of shoulder dystocia related birth injuries: Myths and facts. World J Obstet Gynecol 2014; 3(4): 148-161
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/2218-6220/full/v3/i4/148.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.5317/wjog.v3.i4.148

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